Loss of Glacier Mass Worldwide as Global Temperatures Rise (IMAGE)
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This graph illustrates the loss of glacier mass worldwide as global temperatures rise. It shows that more glaciers—particularly in Asia and New Zealand—could be preserved if global warming is limited to 1.5°C compared to the 2.7°C path resulting from current policies. Each circle represents the proportion of glacier mass projected to be lost even if temperatures remain at today’s level of +1.2°C (blue segment). The colored lines indicate the additional long-term loss expected if warming continues.
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ETH Zurich and Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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